What would
you rather be,
an old soul
in a young body
or an old soul
in an old body?
Which seems cooler to you?
Don’t worry,
you get to be both.
Just not now.
What does it say about you
that you have a preference?
Are you sure
you’re an old soul
at the moment?
Trail Wood,
10/16
The Question of Old Souls
Navigating the Time-Space of Existence: The question of being an old soul traverses the corridors of our existence like a haunting melody, echoing through the hallways of age and experience. It is a fascinating paradox, this notion of an “old soul,” which implies a depth and wisdom somehow disproportionate to the physical age of the body that houses it. Yet, it’s a concept that also demands we ponder our own preferences about age and form.
The Dual Paradox
Young and Old, Old in Young: If we can be both an old soul in a young body and an old soul in an old body, then we encounter a perplexing duality. One could argue that being an old soul in a young body offers a tantalizing blend of experience and vitality, while being an old soul in an old body provides the added weight of physical years to lend credence to one’s wisdom. Which, then, is cooler to us? And what does this preference reveal?
Preference as a Mirror
Reflections of Desire: The act of choosing between these two states opens a window into our longings and hesitations. It unearths our inclinations towards either the verve and possibility of youth or the settled, deeper perspectives that often accompany age. Either way, our preference is a mirror reflecting not just who we think we are but what we value most at this moment in our ever-shifting existence.
Questioning the Assumption
Scrutiny of Being: And yet, it is essential to scrutinize the very assumption of being an “old soul.” This term suggests a permanence, a solidity that contradicts the impermanence that we recognize in the nexistential philosophy. Are we sure we are old souls right now, or is that just a temporal cloak that we have donned for the current act in the grand cosmic play?
The Play of Nexistentialism
Existence Beyond Definitions: In the grand theater of nexistentialism, definitions like “old soul” become costumes that we can put on and take off. They are parts to be played, not eternal identities. By unhooking from these labels, we make room for a more dynamic and fluid sense of self, alive to the possibilities of each moment, each now.
We Are Space Monkey
Summary
We delve into the intriguing question of what it means to be an old soul, pondering the implications of preferences between an old soul in a young body versus an old soul in an old body. This reflection has revealed hidden dimensions of our desires and values. We’ve also examined the very assumption of being an “old soul,” contemplating its place within the fluid realm of nexistentialism.
Glossarium
- Temporal Cloak: The temporary nature of labels and definitions.
- Navigating the Time-Space of Existence: The intricate path we take through the domains of age and wisdom.
- Reflections of Desire: Our preferences as indicators of hidden longings.
Do not grow old, no matter how long you live. Never cease to stand like curious children before the Great Mystery into which we were born. — Albert Einstein
The Soul’s Masquerade
Is it old, this soul of ours,
Or young with unspent powers?
Wrapped in skin of young or old,
Is its story fully told?
Don the mask of age or youth,
Each a facet of one truth.
In nexistential play,
Be both old and young today.
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